By Chris Wright
Inspired by Amir Sayoud’s truly piss-poor effort that we had this misfortune of witnessing yesterday (which, by rights, should be at the top of this list), here’s our ten-strong run down of the worst penalties of the modern era…
10. Pat Nevin, CHELSEA vs Man City, 1984
Nonchalant…
9. Pavol Durica, DVSC Teva vs Fehervar (Hungarian League), 2008
Just helping a buddy out…
8. Eugene Dadi, Perth Glory vs WELLINGTON PHOENIX, 2010
The best way to show your old side just what they’re missing…
7. Mehmet Aurelio, REAL BETIS vs Gimnastic,2010
Wobble…
6. David Beckham, Turkey vs ENGLAND, 2003
That’s coming down with ozone on it…
5. Robert Pires & Thierry Henry, ARSENAL vs Man City, 2005
Cocky buggers…
4. Diana Ross, USA World Cup Opening Ceremony, 1994
Ain’t no mountain high enough, ain’t no goalmouth wide enough…
3. Alessandro Del Piero, JUVENTUS vs Aston Villa, 2009
Pwarp…
2. William, Fluminese vs BOTAFOGO, 2006
Once more, with feeling…
1. Peter Devine, Whitley Bay vs LANCASTER CITY, 1991
Classic…
Missed any stone-cold horrors? Give us a nudge in the comments box below people…